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Computer Programs and Systems (NasdaqGS:CPSI)

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Computer Programs and Systems stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 46 (worse than 54% compared with investment alternatives), Computer Programs and Systems (Health Care Technology, USA) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Computer Programs and Systems are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 46 (worse than 54% of alternatives), show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 49), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 46), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 46, is a hold recommendation based on Computer Programs and Systems's financial characteristics. As the company Computer Programs and Systems's key financial metrics all exhibit below-average performance, such as low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 46), low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 49), and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 46), it is a somewhat questionable stock investment, where the risk of paying too much for the shares is significant, unless the company has an exceptionally bright future. Such poor financial performance sometimes indicates that the company's business is all concentrated in some distant future. This is sometimes the case for high-tech or biotechnology companies. If they own properties that only provide cash flows in the future, the stock may look excessively expensive and risky today. In such cases, the Obermatt Method has limited value as it is based on facts we can observe today. If the facts are all in the future, stock investing becomes guesswork, and this should only be a driver in a limited number of investments that should only amount to a small fraction of a safe portfolio. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more

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Sentiment Rank^new
Value Rank	46
Growth Rank	49
Safety Rank	46
Combined Rank	46

Country	USA
Industry	Health Care Technology
Index	NASDAQ
Size class	Medium

27-Feb-2025. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: Computer Programs and Systems

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	100	100	48	46
GROWTH
GROWTH	9	6	53	49
SAFETY
SAFETY	95	74	49	46
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	51	13	18	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	85	39	27	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 27-Feb-2025. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 30-Sep-2024. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better Computer Programs and Systems is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	100	100	48	46
GROWTH
GROWTH	9	6	53	49
SAFETY
SAFETY	95	74	49	46
COMBINED
COMBINED	93	74	44	46

Last update of combined financial performance: 27-Feb-2025. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of Computer Programs and Systems the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 46 (worse than 54% compared with alternatives), Computer Programs and Systems shares are more expensive than the average comparable stock. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, where half the indicators are below and half above average for Computer Programs and Systems. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 69, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 69% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning Computer Programs and Systems's revenue size. The same is valid for the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio), which is more favorable than for 75% of alternatives (25% of peers have a higher ratio). But expected dividend yields with a Dividend Yield rank of 1 are lower than average (dividends are expected to be lower than 99% of other stocks) while the Price to Profit ratio (or Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio) is higher than average with a Price-to-Profit Rank of 46, making the stock more expensive compared with the company's expected profit levels. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 46, is a hold recommendation based on Computer Programs and Systems's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Low profits and low dividends as seen here for Computer Programs and Systems may indicate a restructuring phase. This could be transitory, making the company a good value when profits recover and dividends return to higher levels. If the stock price is compared with the size indicators for revenue and invested capital, it is on the lower side, making this stock a good value investment (apart from current profit and dividend expectations). We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more

VALUE METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	86	87	73	69
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	96	100	54	46
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	78	88	78	75
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	100	91	1	1
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	100	100	48	46

Last update of Value Rank: 27-Feb-2025. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of Computer Programs and Systems; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 49 (better than 49% compared with alternatives), Computer Programs and Systems shows a below-average growth dynamic in its industry. There is limited momentum in this company. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators below average for Computer Programs and Systems. Sales Growth has a below market rank of 37, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow less than 63% of its competitors. The same is valid for Capital Growth, with a rank of 40, and Profit Growth, with a rank of 6. Currently, professionals expect the company to grow its profits less than 94% of its competitors). Only shareholders are optimistic. Stock Returns are above average at a rank of 99, which means that the stock returns have recently been above 99% of alternative investments. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 49, is a hold recommendation for growth and momentum investors. That picture may be the result for a company that has reached the bottom. All went south for Computer Programs and Systems, and it still looks bad, but some investors already see light at the end of the tunnel, rewarding the stock with recent above-market stock returns. It could also mean that investors are correcting an overreaction to negative news. If that were the case, the positive stock returns are not yet a sign of recovery. Investors should look closely at the Value and Sentiment indicators before they make a stock purchasing decision, because growth is unlikely to be the driving argument behind this investment. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case, especially since the growth performance is low here. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	16	12	38	37
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	39	19	6	6
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	1	25	44	40
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	67	7	99	99
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	9	6	53	49

Last update of Growth Rank: 27-Feb-2025. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of Computer Programs and Systems.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 46 (better than 46% compared with alternatives), the company Computer Programs and Systems has financing practices on the riskier side, which means that their overall debt burden is above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Computer Programs and Systems is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with two out of three indicators above-average for Computer Programs and Systems. Refinancing is at 65, meaning the portion of the debt that is about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 65% of its competitors. Liquidity is also good at 52, meaning the company generates more profit to service its debt than 52% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is safer when it comes to debt service. However, Leverage is rather large at 23, which means the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 77% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 46 (worse than 54% compared with alternatives), Computer Programs and Systems has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. This is not bad if things go well. The higher debt level means better returns to shareholders if things go well. Many top-performing companies operate with higher debt levels, and Computer Programs and Systems could be in that group. But if you expect the environment to turn rougher, the higher leverage could become a problem. The same is valid if you expect interest rates to rise. That could squeeze shareholder returns, which so far have benefitted from better conditions. In the long-term, investors may have a debt challenge with Computer Programs and Systems and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	61	42	26	23
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	56	58	65	65
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	85	76	56	52
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	95	74	49	46

Last update of Safety Rank: 27-Feb-2025. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Computer Programs and Systems and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2022	2023	2024	2025
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	16	40	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	50	50	50	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	95	13	12	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	34	34	25	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	51	13	18	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 27-Feb-2025. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for Computer Programs and Systems.
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